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Letter to the editor: abortion

Joe Bialek May 23, 2019

**Letters to the editor are written and submitted by Spinnaker readers** If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, contact us at editor@unfspinnaker.com. Life begins at the point of conception. ...

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OPINION: A poll-tax in sheep’s clothing

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor May 22, 2019

Does anyone remember Ben & Jerry’s handing out ice cream on the Green last November? If you do, you might just remember they were doing so to try and turn out the vote on Amendment 4; the amendment...

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OPINION: Mental health week

Patrick Cantin May 21, 2019

It was mental health week last week, for some it’s a moment of reflection and for others it’s a huge wake up call.  I think back to my own inner toxicity and looked back on this past week with ease...

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OPINION: What we couldn't imagine

OPINION: What we couldn’t imagine

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor May 8, 2019

Growing up I knew I was different. I knew that what everyone considered “normal” wasn’t necessarily how I felt. When someone would make gay jokes or make fun of someone for the same reason, I felt...

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Letter to the Editor: A solution to make students comfortable on campus

Courtney Capece May 1, 2019

Dr. David Szymanski, There is a prevalent issue or topic that most students have encountered, witnessed, or heard stories about here at the University of North Florida. On campus, we have seen preachers,...

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Letter to the Editor: Policies and Regulations should be updated

Jala Cole Apr 30, 2019

Dear Dr. David Szymanski, To express yourself and to get others to join in something you love is a wonderful feeling. Sharing and engaging in conversation and beliefs brings awareness to many controversial...

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Letter to the Editor: Bigotry on Campus

Khusbu Motiwala Apr 28, 2019

To whom this may concern, Mission statements are vital to any institution and exist to express the morals and values of the school. The mission statement of UNF promotes diversity and “strongly condemn...

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OPINION: Hiring a Leader

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Apr 26, 2019

Throughout this semester I have been steeped in the political chaos surrounding Brexit. I have had to pay attention to what the UK and Europe are asking for, how Prime Minister May is handling the situation,...

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Letter from the Editor: Why #SaveStudentNewsrooms is important for every student

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Apr 25, 2019

Today marks the second year of the #SaveStudentNewsrooms movement. Colleges across the country, and even some internationally, are coming together to show the struggles they have gone through in the past...

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OPINION: What’s the Hype?

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Apr 19, 2019

Game of Thrones has finally started up once more after almost two years of waiting. Two whole years. And we only got 54 minutes to start with. Now for those of you who don’t know why we, the fans,...

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Letter to the Editor: Veterans Deserve Better

Armando Grundy-Gomes Apr 11, 2019

“I will see what I can do and/or I am looking into it.” This is the poison of choice that I have constantly received from University of North Florida President David Szymanski, his administration,...

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OPINION: Bundo’s Bounty and the Untold Story of Challenged Books

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Apr 10, 2019

In a Last Week Tonight with John Oliver bit aired on March 18, 2018, John Oliver announced the release of the show's book A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo. This actual children’s book is about a rabbit...

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